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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.21, 1,331.50 and 613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.21, 1,331.50 and 613.70 is: 921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.21 : 1,331.50 = 613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.21/1,331.50 = 613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.21x = 1,331.50 × 613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.21x = 817,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,141.55/887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.02

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